International fugitive wanted for O.C. murder captured in Laos and returned to California for trial
An eight-year international manhunt has ended with the capture of a South Korean national accused of orchestrating a botched murder-for-hire plot and later executing a second man. Myung Jin Kim,…
The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight
The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint tonight, Friday, June 12, 2026. The operation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and…
The Santa Ana Police seek two more suspects in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander
The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking the public's help to solve a tragic 2022 shooting that claimed the life of an innocent bystander, Maria Del Refugio Mora, 36-years-old. The…
Orange County executive arrested in stunning $100M bank fraud scheme
A Newport Beach business executive was arrested following a federal criminal complaint charging him with orchestrating a massive bank fraud scheme that defrauded a financial institution out of nearly $100…
Skateboard thief quickly arrested in coastal Orange County
A swift response by the Newport Beach Police Department put an end to an active property crime on the evening of June 8, 2026. Officers were alerted at 7:53 p.m.…
Santa Ana Police conduct citywide homeless sweep resulting in 74 arrests
The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), through its Quality of Life Team (QOLT) and Directed Patrol units, conducted another major citywide enforcement and outreach operation on June 9, 2026. The…
Orange County mother charged with murdering her two-year-old son
Melissa Lynn Beisel, 41, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life after being charged with the murder of her two-year-old toddler, Aidan. The Orange County District Attorney's Office…
Orange County man sentenced to 9 years for shooting at police helicopter
A Laguna Niguel man will spend the next nine years in federal prison after opening fire on a law enforcement helicopter from his home. United States District Judge John W.…
High-tech police drone tracks down Kohl’s theft suspects in north Orange County
A routine shoplifting call escalated into a high-stakes backyard manhunt in Buena Park, showcasing the powerful role of advanced airborne technology in modern law enforcement, according to the Buena Park…
Mother arrested after baby rescued from locked car in coastal Orange County
Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) officers arrested a mother over the weekend after she left her baby inside a locked vehicle. Officers responded to an emergency report of a child…
Suspects arrested after tagging a public school in Costa Mesa
The Costa Mesa Police Department successfully apprehended multiple suspects caught spray-painting a school property, highlighting a continuous effort by local law enforcement to keep neighborhoods free of visual blight. Acting…
Bestselling authors Melissa de la Cruz and Marie Lu coming to a south O.C. public library on June 15
Get ready, book lovers! OC Public Libraries is thrilled to welcome Melissa de la Cruz, the powerhouse #1 New York Times, #1 Publishers Weekly, and #1 IndieBound bestselling author, for…
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Flea-borne Typhus on the rise in Santa Ana
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has issued a public warning regarding an increased risk of flea-borne typhus in the City of Santa Ana. This potentially fatal…
Central O.C. traffic stops leads to two arrests on burglary, fraud and drug charges
A swift investigation by the Garden Grove Police Department’s Detective Bureau has taken two suspected criminals off the streets and landed them in the Orange County Jail. The case began…